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Fancy Dumb Bell 

-and = 

Marching Drills 

Wi J. CROMIE 

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Copyright, 1S16, by American Sports Publishing Company 

DEC 27 192! 




INTRODUCTION 

The normal boy is characterized by ceaseless physical activity. 
His muscles seem fairly to. ache to be squeezed and stretched. 
He is most miserable when compelled to sit still or repress 
physical activity. 

Upon the vigorous expression of the play instinct through 
games and sports depends in large measure the physical, mental 
and moral development of the boy. Boys who have never played 
much, seldom in adult life evidence the physical well being, the 
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are helpful in securing the interest of the boy and thus his active 
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George J. Fisher, M. D 

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FOREWORD 



The following drills are designed primarily for boys. They can, 
however, be used successfully with boys and girls, men and 
women. We have used these two drills for a number of years in 
boys' exhibitions with increased interest and proficiency. 

Physical Directors have doubtless observed the tendency of 
bovs (both in line and in drill) to continually hammer or clap 
dumb bells. If this is a source of enjoyment or recreation for the 
youngsters, then why not follow up this idea and give them 
work which will be dominated by the play spirit and also be 
highly beneficial. 

All concede that games and recreative exercises during the 
adolescent period are preferable to set drills and monotonous 
movements. If we can introduce this game-and-play element in 
our gymnastic exercises, then dumb bells will cease to be the 
boy's nightmare, and he will look forward with expectancy to 
the mass work as much as he formerly did to " shooting a goal." 



The marching drill is very elementary, but when properly 
executed is quite pleasing to the spectator, beneficial to the boy 
and assists the director regarding discipline. A few minutes 
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tion of the class. There is more incentive and enthusiasm in the 
inarching if accompanied by the piano, although it is very 
effective if the stamp of alternate steps be accentuated. For the 
sake of variety the marching may be performed in double quick 
time. 

W. J. Cromie. 



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A B 

Fig. i. 



Clap the bells together under chin, as in (A). 
Clap the bells together in rear, as in (B). 

Note— In all the following exercises try and maintain an eraet 

position of the body. Chest thrown out strongh . stomach drawn 
in, chin in, back hollowed and hips extended slightly. 



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A B 

Fig. 2. 



Clap the bells together under chin, as in (A). 

Clap the bells together vertical, as in (B). 

Note — Look up at bells in the second part of this exercise. 



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A B 

Fig. 3. 



Clap the bells together under chin/as in (A). 
Clap the bells together near lloor, as in (B). 
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' Fig. 4. B 
Arms down at side of body, raise to side horizontal, as in (A), 
Clap bells front as in (B), back to side horizontal, down. 

Arms side horizontal as in (A), clap front, raise to vertical, 
front, return to side horizontal. 

A 7 0fe— Perform both the above exercises in four counts. 



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Raise on toes and clap bells vertical, as in (A). 
Clap bells front, as in (B). 

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Clap bells in squat rest, as in (A). 
Clap bells in rear, as in (B). 

Note — In performing the squat rest, do not lean forward or 
backward, as it tends to unbalance one. 



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A. R 

Fig. 7. 



Charge to right, clap bell, as in (A); then clap vertical — (B,. 
Charge to left, clap bell, as in (A); then clap vertical — (B). 
Note— The same by charging front; right and left oblique. The 
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Charge <o the right, both bells on floor, as in (A). 
Clap bells, as in ( B). 

Note— -Instead of clapping the bells in front, they may be 
clapped either vertical or rear. This of course applies to all of 
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A Fig. ip B 

Flex thigh and leg clap bells ver^cal, as in (A). 
Clap bells rear, as in (B). 

Note— Right and left alternate. Bells may be clapped under 
•thigh instead of vertical. The clapping of bells vertical and rear 
may be performed in the stationary run as knees are brought 
toward chest. 



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Extend leg to the rear, clap bells vertical, as in (AX 
Clap bells rear, as in (B). 

The same by flexing the knee on which the weight of the body 
in resting. 
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A FlG. 12. B 



Bells on chest, as in (A) and, (i) Touch floor, bells of chest, 
extend arms down at side, to chest (A). (2) Touch floor, bells 
on chest, extend arms side horizontal, to chest. (3) Touch floor, 
bell on chest, extend arms front horizontal, to chest. (4) Touch 
floor, bells on chest, extend arms vertical, return bells. (5) Touch 
floor, bells on chest, extend one bell vertical, other down. 

Note — The above exercises are performed in the stride-stand position and in 
four counts. Count one, touch floor with bells ; count two, return to position, 
bells on chest ; count three, extend arms ; and count four, return bells to chest. 



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A Fig. 19. B 

\^„p bells in rear, as in (A). 

Jump to stride standing position, clap bells vertical (B). 

(2) Bells on chest; jump to stride stand, bells on floor between legs. 

Note -The director may use a number of stationary running movements with 
flapping bell exercises, also many toe touches front, side, oblique and rear, 
together with various dancing and fancy step exercises. It makes a quite effective 
drill for an exhibition to use the illustrations as arranged, though many addi- 
tional movements can be used in the ordinary gymnastic drill. These are merely 
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Chest Weight No. 2. A good machine for home use ; noiseless and durable. 
Well made and easy running. Rods are ^-inch coppered spring steel. Weights 
are 5-lb. iron dumb bells, one to each carriage, and may be removed and used 
as dumb bells. Wall and floor boards are hard wood. All casings heavily 
japanned. Every part of machine guaranteed free of defect. . . Each, $12.00 

Chest Weight No. 12. Especially designed for home exercise. High grade in 
every particular. Cast iron parts are all nicely japanned. The wheels are iron, 
turned true on centers, and have hardened steel cone point bearings. Guide 
rods are spring steel, copper-plated. Weight carriage has removable felt bush- 
ings, noiseless and durable. Each handle is equipped with 10 pounds of 
weights. Each, $24.00 

Chest Weight No. 5. Because of its adjustment feature, which permits of all 
lower, as well as direct chest movements, this machine really combines two 
machines in one, and is particularly suitable where space is a consideration. 
The various changes are made by raising or lowering the center arm. Japan 
finish. Each machine is equipped with 16 pounds of weights. . Each, $36.00 

Extra weights for above machine, 1 pounds " .45 



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SPALDING HOME GYMNASIUM BOARD 

A complete gymnasium for the home on one board. Floor spac*e required, 
3 feet by. 2 feet. Height, 8 feet. Floor board and staple plate only are 
attached permanently. Upper board is held in position by pressure of guy 
rob! and will not mar the wall in the slightest degree. 

Consists of Board, with attachments for fastening to floor of room, 
so that walls need not be marred. 

Spalding Abdominal Masseur. . . < 

No. PR. Spalding Adjustable Disk. Complete with Striking Bag 

No. 2. Spalding Chest Weight Machine, including pair of 5-lb. 
Dumb Bells . . 

Complete, all attached, 
Board itself will be furnished separately if desired. .... 



As the complete outfit is made up and carried in stock by us, equipped as 
noted above, we cannot supply board with different articles already attached. 





Spalding Automatic Abdominal Masseur 

Useful for treatment of constipation, based upon the principle of mu§* 
cular contraction (the force which nature uses). It effectually applies force 
in the same direction that nature does, and will gradually discard the use of 
cathartics. A few moments' use each night, before retiring, and in the 
morning, upon arising, is all that is necessary. Its action upon the liver and 
stomach is equally as prompt and effective, and derangements of these 
organs are speedily remedied. . . . . . . . . . Complete, . 



Spalding Bar Stall Bench 





"No'. 205. Hard pine, strong 
and substantial. Top padded 
with hair felt, canvas covered. 
Preferable, for sanitary reasons 
that canvas be painted (a spe- 
cial elastic paint isused), unless 
specified, stock benches will be 
so furnished. - , 



Spalding Leather Covered Shot 

No. A. For abdominal massage.' 
An iron ball, wound with electric 
tape and then covered with very 
soft, smooth grade of hor£e hide. 
6 or 8 lbs, weight, . Each, 

Spalding Bar Stalls 

No. 20H. Adapted for use in the home; compact, 
of simple construction, used for the greatest variety 
of movements affecting every part of the body, 
and especially abdomen and chest movements. 
Erected against wall, behind door, or any flat 
surface. 8 feet high, 36 inches wide and extends 
6 inches into room. Floor space required, 
Height, 8 ft. Per section. 



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SPALDING CHAIN BELT ROWING MACHINE No. 600 

Suitable Alike for the Athlete or the Ordinary Man or Woman 

No. 600. The ideal boat for Home use and train* 
ing purposes. Brings the 'exercise usually 
obtained on river or lake into the home or bed* 
room. Fitted with roller seat and adjustable 
shoes to fit either a tall or a short person* 
Thumb-nut arrangement controlling belt allowa 
more or less friction to be thrown into the run. 
ning parts, imitating the resistance which exists 
when forcing a row boat through the water. 
The resistance may be reduced for the weaker 
sex or increased to suit the strongest athlete. 
Oars are pivoted in such a way that operator 
can handle and turn them s-.ae as he -would 
during the return and feathering motion with 
a boat oar. Floor space required, 6x5 
feet. 




Operated just like rowing a boat. 



SPALDING FRICTION ROWING MACHINE No. 119 



No. 119. The means used to produce the resist- 
ance is a simple friction clutch, which takes 
instant hold at the commencement of the stroke 
and retains the pressure till its completion, 
when it instantly releases it, precisely as in a 
boat. Quickly taken apart without loosening 
any bolts or screws. Each machine is adjust- 
able to any amount of friction or resistance. 
Do nolAjse oil on friction cylinder. If its action is' 
not perfectly smooth a little clear soap rubbed on' 
its surface will properly correct its action. Floor 
space required, 4>£ feet by A l A feet. 




SPALDING ROWING ATTACHMENTS 

For use with No. 5 Chest Weight Machines 
Particularly suitable for home use. Can be detached from the weight machine quickly and put away in a very small 
•pace until the next opportunity for use presents itself. To be used in connection only with chest weights, like Spalding 
No. 5 (see opposite page) which have 

center arm adjustment, or with handles V^^S "-. i r - i ., n .1 

arranged so that they can be pulled from V^tJfcA ! — - i — *- — u 

a bracket close to the floor. 




No. R 

No. R. Designed to fill the demand for a low priced 
article of this kind, built along substantial lines. 
Gives entire satisfaction. Floor space required, 
4% feet by 12 inches. 



No. 1 

No. 1. This attachment, as will be noted, has out-riggers and 
arm3 similar to the rowing machine, and offers a great variety of 
work when used in connection with chest weight. Floor space 
required, 4K feet by Ayi feet. 



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Spalding Playground Apparatus 



"SAFETY FIRST" 

Why is it that a majority of the 
world's playgrounds are equipped 
with Spalding Ail-Steel Apparatus ? 

Why is it that a demand created ten 
years back grows greater in pro- 
portion with each new year's need ? 

Why is it that the Spalding repu- 
tation for Quality retains its position 
of eminence — unapproached ? 

Satisfaction begets confidence — confidence begets 
business. Quantity production lowers manufacturing 
costs, and the finest plant of its kind in the world 
reduces Spalding manufacture to a science. 

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A THLETIC UNIFORMS differ in construction from ordinary 
clothes in that they must be especially strengthened in the 
parts bearing the strain. Only long years of practical experience 
in making athletic uniforms can determine the weak spots. 

Spalding has had this experience and puts it into practice in 
their own factory, where these goods are made. 

Thos who wear them have told us they are durable and 
comfortable. 

CPALDING GYMNASTIC UNIFORMS have been used for 
years by colleges, schools, Y. M. C. A.'s, clubs, etc. 
Why? Because the leaders of such organizations and insti- 
tutions have discovered they meet the approval of those using 
them, thus eliminating friction between the director and his 
pupils or members. 

Why? Because the wearer is perfectly satisfied* 



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SPALDING ACROBATIC SHOES 




No. FN 




No. FL. Extra high cut canvas acro- 
batic shoes. Special leather soles, will 
not harden. Reinforced where upper 
and sole are attached. Pair, $2.50 



No. FN. Corrugated rubber sole, special 
leather uppers. Made after special 
model supplied by us to the U. S. 
Naval Academy, Annapolis, and char- 
acterized as the most satisfactory shoe 
for gymnasium use, especially acro- 
batic and wrestling wear. Pair, $10.00 



GYMNASIUM AND BOWLING SHOES 



No. 14S 
Bowling Shoes 




GYMNASIUM SHOES 

No. GWH. High cut, special pear. SPECIAL BOWLING SHOES 

colored leather; flexible soles; well 14g, For bowling and general 

ma< ^ e • . • Pair, $4.00 gymnasium use ; light drab chrome 

No. GW. Low cut, otherwise as GWH. tanned leather uppers, electric soles ; 

Pair, $3.50 laces extremely low down. Pair,$7.C0 

WOMEN'S INDOOR EXERCISE SHOES 
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No. 600 



No. 600W 



No. 600T 



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•No. 600. Carried in stock in Gray, White, Navy Blue, Maroon, and 
Black. Each, $2.50 

No. 700. Light weight. Carried in stock in Gray, White, Navy Blue, 
Maroon, and Black. . Each, $2.00 

No- 600 W. Six-inch stripe around chest. In following color combina- 
tions : Navy, White str pe ; Black, Orange stripe ; Maroon, White stripe ; 
Black, Red stripe ; Gray, Cardinal stripe. ...... Each, $2.75 

No. 600T. Same as No. 600W, but with two narrow stripes wide 
apart Each, $2.75 

No, 700W. Light weight. Six-inch stripe around chest. Color com- 
binations similar to No. 600W. Special order only. . , Each, $2,25 

No, 600V. V-neck. Supplied on special orders only; any color. 

Each, $2.50 

COTTON SLEEVELESS SHIRTS 

No, 6E. Sanitary cotton. Bleached White Each, 50c. 

No, 6E. Black orGray " 60c. 

No. 6ES, Sanitary cotton, solid color body, with 6-inch stripe around 

chest Each, 90c. 

Spalding Quarter Sleeve Shirts 

No. 6F, Sanitary cotton. Bleached White Each, 60c. 

No, 6F. Bi a ck cotton " 65c. 

Necklace on Shirt. Nos. 600W or 600T Shirts on special orders only, 
with necklace stitched on of different color to body of shirt for an extra 
charge of $1 .00 per garment. 

TIGHTS AND TRUNKS 

No, 1A, Full Length Tights. Best worsted, full fashioned. Pair, $10.00 
No. 605. Full Length Tights. Good qualify worsted. . . " 4.00 

No. 604. Knee Tights, Good quality worsted " 2,50 

No. 2. Worsted Trunks. Good quality worsted; carried in stock in 

Navy or Black Pair, $2.00 

Stock Sizes: 24 to 42 inch wa' c t. Stock Colors: Worsted knee and 
full tights and trunks. ev<_e*~t v l.ere otherwise specified, Gray. White, 
Navy Blue, Maroon, and I U%. Ar v c^her color on special orders, 
no extra charge. 



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CANVAS 
BASKET BALL HOLDER 

No. 01. Useful for teams to carry prop- 
erly inflated basket ball. Each, $3.25 

SPALDING BLADDERS 

No. OM. For Nos. M, ML, M2, M3. 

PGO, PVO, PKO balls. Each, $1.15 
No. A. Bladder. ..." .90 

SPALDING SCORE BOOKS 

Each 

No. 10. Paper cover, 10 games. . 20c. 
No. 11. Cloth cover, 25 games. . 50c. 
No. A. Collegiate, paper cover, 10 

games. Each, 20c. 

No. B. Collegiate, cloth cover, 25 

games Each, 50c. 

No.N. For Women. . . " 50c. 

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SPALDING 
"SUPERIOR" BASKET BALL 

No. M-2. Good quality pebble grain 
leather, eight section case, with guar- 
anteed rubber bladder, needle and 
lace Each, $11.00 

SPALDING 
PRACTICE BASKET BALL 

No. M3. Case of good weight durable 
leather. Guaranteed bladder, needle 
and lace Each, $7.50 

SPALDING PLAYGROUND 
BASKET BALLS 

No. PGO. Made of strong, pebbled 
leather. Specially protected seams for 
playground use. Regulation size. 
Guaranteed bladder, lacing needle 
and rawhide lace. . . Each, $12X0 

No. PVO. "Army and Navy.'* Out- 
seam style. Durable leather. Guar- 
anteed bladder, lacing needle and 
lace . Each, $9X0 

No. PKO. '"Service." Outseam style. 
Good leather. Guaranteed bladder, 
lace and needle. . . . Each, $8,00 




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No. 100 Basket Ball Goals 

The Spalding No. 100 goal — made under the 
Schommer patent, dated Aug. 1, 1916, 
No. 1,193,024 — is the outcome of constant 
efforts to make a goal without the side braces, 
and yet rigid and firm enough to stand rough 
usage. It is made of a two-piece malleable 
iron bracket and a steel ring. 

The elimination of the side braces does 
away with the hazard of hitting them in 
"close up shots"; of deflecting the ball at 
any angle, making the judge of the rebound 
a rank guess; of slowing up the game by 
the ball lodging between the braces and 
the back board; of stopping the game due 
to a broken side brace, and the shifting of 
the braces to all kinds of angles when they work loose. Bracket has a large bear- 
ing surface which gives far more rigidity and strength than the old types. Mathe- 
matically constructed so as to conform with the rules, and yet no ball thrown 
for the goal can be deflected by the bracket. Complete with nets. Pair, $10.00 

No. 50. Detachable. Can be detached readily from wall or upright, leaving no ob- 
struction to interfere with other games or gymnasium work. With nets. Pr., $10.00 

No. 90. Drop-Forged. So far as we know this is the only drop-forged goal made. 
Practically unbreakable; with extra heavy nets Pair, $10.00 

No. 70. Practice. Substantial in construction. Complete with nets. " 7.50 




No. 100 

P»t. Aug. 1, 1916 



Spalding Nets, Separate, for Goals 

Made of heavy twine; hand knitted; white Pair, 85c*' 



Spalding Basket Ball Whistles 




No. 4. Horn Whistle; nickel-plated, 
made of heavy metal. Each, $1.10 
No. 3. Nickel-plated. . " .55 
No. 2. Reliable; popular design. .30 



No. 7. Nickel-plated, heavy metal 
whistle Each, 75c. 

No. 7S. Same as No. 7, but with band 
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Spalding Official National League Base Ball 

Official ball National League and World Series 

Spalding Official Lawn Tennis Ball 

TWO-PIECE-PLUGLESS. Official ball National 
Clay Court Championships 

Spalding Official No. J5 Foot Ball 

Official ball Army and Navy game and all of the 
leading College contests 

Spalding Official No. G Soccer Foot Ball 

Official ball U. S. F. A. Championships 

Spalding Official No. M Basket Ball 

Official ball Intercollegiate Basket Ball Association 

Spalding Official Athletic Equipment 

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Spalding Athletic Library 



Group I— Base Ball 
Group II — Foot Ball 
Group III —Tennis 
Group IV — Golf 
Group V— Basket Ball 
Group VI — Skating and 

Winter Sports 
Group VII — Field and 

Track Athletics 
Group VIII — School 

Athletics 
Group IX— Water Sports 
Group X— Athletic Games 

for Women and Girls 
Group XI— Lawn and 

Field Games 
Group XII — Miscellaneous 

Games 
Group XIII — Manly 

Sports 

Group XIV — Calisthenics 
Group XV — Gymnastics 
Group XVI— Home 
Exercising 



NO Matter In What Sport 
you are interested, you will 
surely find some book on the subject 
in the Spalding Athletic Library 
series. The leading experts in their 
respective lines have been secured to 
present the best methods by which 
to attain proficiency, while the 
annuals are the recognized 
mediums for promulgating the 
official rules, at the same time 
recording in their text and 
illustrations the yearly history 
of the various games. 



Athletic Field 
Development 

A. G. Spalding & Bros, have established a 
Service Department to assist those desiring 
information regarding the development and 
construction of Athletic Fields, Base Ball 
Fields, Tennis Courts, Playgrounds, Gym- 
nasiums, etc. 

Our Service Department will cheerfully 
furnish on request information regarding 
the planning, construction and erection of 
every kind of Athletic Field, 

We feel sure this will do much to eliminate 
the many intricate problems which inev- 
itably arise. 

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